Home • Beauty 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful Our curves are the envy of millions. 02 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We love hard! 03 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We’re the fiercest runway walkers. 04 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We have endurance under pressure. 05 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We’re tough, loyal caretakers…naturally maternal. 06 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We make history! 07 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are straight-up. 08 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We play to win. 09 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are strong yet feminine. 10 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We look fabulous in strong hair color. 11 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are creative beyond measure. 12 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We age like no other. 13 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are resilient. 14 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We have kissable lips. 15 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We break barriers every day. 16 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We’re “It” girls! 17 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We have a sense of style and confidence that’s all our own. 18 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We stay fly, whether we’re rocking an afro, a bob, braids, a press n’ curl or a even a close crop. 19 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are the matriarchs of our community. 20 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are fearless leaders, strong enough to hold the world on our shoulders. 21 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful Our bodies create art. 22 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful Brown skin complements every color. 23 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our faces can carry major lashes. 24 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We’re role models. 25 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We’re role models. 26 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful The old saying is true…good black don’t crack! 27 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We set our own trends. 28 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful Our hairstyles are naturally gorgeous. 29 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful My ancestors had brown skin, and they’re beautiful to me. 30 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We can be glam tomboys. 31 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We’ve always rejected “grunge chic” trends going for the fabulous and the glamour. 32 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We whip our hair back and forth. 33 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful And yet, we are not our hair. 34 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful We are powerful beyond measure. 35 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our bodies are strong and firm. 36 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We are natural beauties. 37 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We come in a zillion shades, and they’re all gorgeous. 38 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our smiles light up the world. 39 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We don’t leave the house with crazy hair. 40 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We sport the most gorgeous pregnancy glow. 41 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We’re mentors, ready to guide a young person. 42 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We rock a fierce red lip. 43 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our cheekbones could cut glass. 44 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful From Lil Kim to Oprah, we come in a zillion different flavors—and they’re all gorgeous. 45 50 Reasons Why Black Women Are Beautiful From Lil Kim to Oprah, we come in a zillion different flavors—and they’re all gorgeous. 46 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful From our cheek and collar bones to the shape of our calves—our contours are distinctive and remarkable. 47 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We are originators of style and class. 48 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our features shine in shimmery makeup. 49 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our skin looks exquisite in vivid colors. 50 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Cornrows accentuate our natural, God-given beauty. 51 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful We look stunning without makeup. 52 50 Reasons Black Women Are Beautiful Our voices are melodic, soulful and strong.